Make Room for the New, and Take a Home Inventory During the Holidays
Posted: December 4, 2013
The holidays are a time for celebration and family. Most people have a few extra days of vacation to relax, and some use this time to play catch-up or finish projects that have been looming for the past year. You can utilize this time to complete (what should be) an annual home inventory. We don’t want to discourage you from doing inventory on your different-colored...
Careful Choices on Children’s Toy Gifts Critical to Safe, Happy Holidays
Posted: December 4, 2013
It sure is a great feeling to see the delight and joy on a child’s face when they open up a gift and see a brand new toy inside. Unfortunately, not every toy is safe, so shoppers should be diligent when shopping this holiday season, keeping their young gift recipient’s age in mind. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says last year alone, more than...
Wood Stove Safety
Posted: December 4, 2013
If you're among the thousands who have succumbed to the lure of the wood burning stove, keep in mind that the return to the "good old days" of wood stove heating can have some old-fashioned drawbacks. Fire hazard is one of them. The resurgence of the wood burner as a supplementary source of heat has led to an alarming—and growing—number of fires traceable to careless installation...
12 Tips for Holiday Home Safety
Posted: December 4, 2013
The holidays invite all sorts of fun activity, from lighting candles to hanging fresh greens and stringing lights. Here's how to keep your house and family safe from fire and injury. Compiled by Lexi Walters from American Baby As you're sprucing up your home this season, keep an eye out for these common holiday trip-ups, fire hazards, and other safety snafus. 1. Merry and Bright: Carefully inspect holiday light strings each year...
Holiday Fire Safety, Ways To Avoid Christmas Tree Fires
Posted: December 4, 2013
Approximately 30 million people will celebrate the holiday tradition of buying and decorating a real Christmas tree this year, and thousands more will adorn artificial trees. With such high-value items present, a house fire originating from a Christmas tree can often result in thousands of dollars in losses, even if the fire is localized. Having the proper insurance is the only way to protect the...
